French Phrase
T'as la taille L ?
Meaning
Literally, “Do you have size L?” It is an informal way to ask a shop assistant or a friend whether a garment is available in the large size.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual settings—when you’re speaking with friends, a familiar shop clerk, or in an online chat about clothing. In a formal shop or with strangers, switch to the polite form « Avez‑vous la taille L ? ».
✦Grammar Breakdown
T'aslatailleL?
Contraction T'
« T' » is the spoken contraction of « tu as », used in informal spoken French before a vowel or mute ‘h’.
Article Agreement
« la » agrees with the feminine noun « taille » (size). Do not use « le » here.
Letter Size
Clothing sizes are often expressed with English letters (S, M, L, XL). The letter is treated as a noun and does not change.
Question Intonation
In spoken French, a rising intonation at the end signals a yes‑no question; no extra words like « est‑ce que » are needed.
🗨In Conversation
T'as la taille L ?
Do you have size L?
Oui, on en a plusieurs. Tu veux l'essayer ?
Yes, we have several. Do you want to try it on?
✕Common Mistakes
T'as le taille L ?
« la » must be used because « taille » is feminine; « le » is incorrect.
Tu as la taille L ?
While grammatically correct, using the full form sounds too formal for casual speech; the contraction « t' » is preferred in informal contexts.
T'as la taille l ?
The size letter is not preceded by an article; saying « la taille l » with a lowercase ‘l’ can be confused with the article « le ».
↔Alternatives
Avez‑vous la taille L ?
Do you have size L?
Est‑ce que vous avez la taille L ?
Do you have size L?
Vous avez la taille L ?
Do you have size L?
Il y a du L ?
Is there any L?
Cultural Tip
French clothing stores often use the English size letters, but the spoken question is still French. Using « t' » signals familiarity; if you’re unsure about the level of formality, default to the polite « vous ». Also, French speakers may ask « Quelle taille faites‑vous ? » (What size are you?) before checking the stock.